First, you can only take 25 kids in a class. If enough guys transfer out, we won't fill the amount of allotted scholarships without promoting some walkons.
Second, LaKeith Walls and BJ Bello are losses when you throw in TJ Neal.
We have ZERO LB depth right now.
Valid points, but we can take more than 25 if any enroll in January which is what Peters has done I believe. Though that may be it.
Let's hope that TJ Neal changes his mind.
Obviously, he is pissed off that his buddies are not coming back, but what does he gain by transferring? If he stays at Illinois he has the chance to be the starting MLB on a BIG team (with lots of experience and depth on the D line in front of him which makes his job easier).
Fingers crossed. Hopefully, he takes a step back and sees the opportunity that HE has if he stays. Now, if he has a schollie waiting for him and a clear path at the starting job at the new school then go for it.
Now that I think about it some more, personally, I don't want him on the team if he is just going to abandon his teammates like this. What kind of leader for your defense does that?
Next man up!